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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Rotterdam Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
I could see one or two security guys in an office on the second floor, but they never found me much interesting. -gizla
RTM Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Rotterdam Airport.
What to Expect
Rotterdam Airport (code: RTM) has a small, modern terminal that handles seasonal and leisure routes. Facilities include a restaurant (temporarily closed), a cafe, and a few shops, though nothing is open 24 hours, so plan if you’re staying overnight. The airport has a silent policy – announcements are made in the event of delays (bad weather) or emergencies only. Gate/flight announcements are not made over the public address system. The hotel next door also has a restaurant. Free WiFi helps pass the time.
Sleeping in Rotterdam Airport
Overnight campers have no problem here but will likely wind up landside, in the big drafty central hall. Benches are behind the elevator and near the doors to the departure area. Bring a sleeping bag or extra layers to combat cold temps. For uninterrupted sleep, two hotels are within a short walking distance. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The Central Hall is open 24 hours a day. Airside remains open according to the flight schedule.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Rotterdam Airport:
- Best Western Plus Airport Hotel Rotterdam – Free airport shuttle is available on weekdays 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
- ibis Budget Rotterdam The Hague Airport – No airport shuttle.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.
- Prima Vista Lounge – Location: Airside, First Floor. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€25) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, no 24-hour food and beverage concessions are available. Here is a list of options:
- Landside: Restaurant de Horizon (Hours: 8:00 AM – last flight) • Espresso Bar (Hours: according to flights).
- Airside: Self-Service Restaurant (Hours: 5:00 AM – last flight) • Espresso Bar (Hours: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM) • Sandwich Corner (Hours: 5:00 AM – last flight) • Bar and Lounge Terrace (Hours: 5:00 AM – last flight).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
A reader tells us, “There are charging seats next to the gates after security” (July 2022).
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Rotterdam Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Location: Landside, near the currency exchange office.
- Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available. Landside: behind the elevator in the central hall. Airside: beside the Airport Shop. Microwaves are available for warming bottles.
- Baggage Trolleys – Available in the main hall and parking areas. A €0.50 coin deposit is required and refunded upon return.
- Currency Exchange – Travelex provides currency exchange services. Location: Landside.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shop available airside. A convenience shop is located landside, and a kiosk is available airside.
- Information Desk – Located in the Central Hall.
- Smoking – Permitted in designated areas only. Landside: outside the terminal and on the terrace of Restaurant de Horizon. Airside: terrace area.
- Terrace – Accessible via Restaurant de Horizon. Free to use.
Airport Shuttle
Airport Shuttle Route 50 links the airport to the Hague. Fare is payable via OV-chipkaart. OV-chipkaarts are sold at the airport, ticket machines and bookstores.
Bus
Bus 33 travels to Rotterdam Central Station and Metro Station Meijersplein. From Meijersplein station, you can get to Rotterdam Central Station via RandstadRail in seven minutes and to The Hague Central Station in 27 minutes. Bus line 37 connects passengers to Delft Central Station. The bus runs directly from The Hague Leyenburg via Delft Central Station to the airport. Fares are payable via OV-chipkaart or directly to the driver at a slightly higher cost. For more information, visit the RET website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies have offices onsite: Avis • Budget • Europcar • Green Motion • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available during airport hours of operation.
Last updated: 2026-03-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.